A small tinted ivory chess set with a foldable chess board
20th Century
One set tinted with sepia wash and the other left its original color, the hinged case of semi-circular form with parquetry chess board.
1 5/8 to 3in (4 to 7.5cm) high
A COLLECTION OF CHESS SETS Including a Moroccan mosaic chess/backgammon set with wooden playing pieces (16''x16''); and a folding leather chess set with carved wooden chess pieces (2)
Charles Stadden Military Civil War Chess Set Charles C. Stadden (English, b.1919), fourth quarter 20th century. A limited edition custom military chess set comprising a mahogany rectangular box, the removable lid with central brass plaque inscribed "THE MILITARY CHESS SET OF THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES CIRCA 1863" and an applied paper chess board en verso, the interior of box fitted for the 32 hand painted pewter playing pieces including primary figures Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, Custer, Grant, Sherman, McClellan, Jackson, Longstreet Stuart and other notables with the pawns represented by members of the 2nd Wis. Iron Brigade and Wheats Louisiana Tigers. All pieces are set on marble plinths and the undersides with green felt also inscribed. Tallest pieces approximately 5" in height. An additional brass engraved plaque "THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES/A MILITARY CHESS SET/MADE TO THE ORDER OF/F. MITCHEAL ROGERS/NO.11 IN AN EDITION OF 1000". Approximate height of box 4.75", width 26.37", depth 21.5".
A pieced and tinted ivory chess set and wood storage box
20th Century
One set tinted with sepia wash and the other set left in its natural state, each figure supported on a puzzle ball reticulated with a dragon design attached to a circular base; the exterior of the storage box painted for use as the gaming board.
6in (15cm) height of tallest chess piece
MID CENTURY AUSTIN COX CHESS SET BY ALCOA: 1966 blue felt, Aluminum framed chess board by Alcoa for Austin Cox. Included are 2 complete chess piece sets fabricated of solid Aluminum. Each set resides in a wall mountable Walnut case. Bottoms are dated and marked. Board Approx. 19'' l x 19'' w. Largest case Approx.6'' h x 30.75'' l x 2.25'' w.CONDITION: Light soiling to felt, scuffs and scratches consistent with normal use and age.
A FABERGE IMPERIAL CHESS SETA Faberge Imperial Chess Set, 1986 Each marked for Faberge; each piece marked for sterling The chess set with carved onyx and jasper pieces, each finished with 24k vermeil sterling silver, some pieces set with gemstones, contained in a velvet-lined fitted box topped with an inset marble chess board, 33 pieces Box: 4" H x 15.5" W x 15.5" D Notes: This lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and original brochure. Dimensions: Box: 4" H x 15.5" W x 15.5" D
A Saint Louis clear and frosted glass chess set Comprising a chess board and thirty two game pieces plus three extra chess pieces board with St. Louis etched stamp mark. dimensions of board 12 1/4in x 12 1/4in; height of tallest piece 3 5/8in
IVORY CHESS SET WITH INLAID BOX: Complete carved ivory chess set kings 4 1/2'' h. Sold with profusely inlaid game board box with backgammon interior. Box measures 3 3/4'' x 20 1/2'' x 10 1/2''.CONDITION: Note wear to box box sold as an addition to chess set not original to set.
INTERESTING DESIGNER METAL CHESS SET “SCACCOMATTO” BY FRANCO ROCCO. The two sets of chess men are incorporated into a 3” sq cube. They are fitted a certain way, much like a Rubix Cube puzzle. Two sets come with instruction booklet and pamphlet. Each set is signed in a Limited Edition of 1000 of which this is No. 344. PROVENANCE: Estate of Donelson Hoopes. CONDITION: Very good. 9-70722 (200-300)
American MCM Machine Age Metal & Leather Chess Set UNITED STATES, CIRCA 1940 An American mid century modern Machine Age chess set. The set consists of silvered and polished brass chessmen machined with a minimalist circular aesthetic and leather board with machined metal circular checkers. The chessmen are housed in a matching leather box with brass hardware. The set was originally retailed by Marshall Field & Company, Chicago and retains its original label underneath the box.From the Zaklynsky family collection, Newport, Rhode Island.Board measures 20 1/2" square. Case measures 16" by 8"by 5 1/2"
VINTAGE ITALIAN ENAMELED CHESS SET & CHESS TABLE: Italfama Renaissance complete chess set made of solid metal painted by hand. The tallest pieces (Kings) measure approx. 5.5'' in height. Accompanied by pedestal game table with wood inlaid chessboard. Approx. 24'' h x 21.5'' dia.
CONDITION: Gently used; the table w/ a few faint scratches at the surface.
Figural Chess Set Figural chess set depicting English and Asian figures with bronze and silverplate finish pieces. Light colored figures depict English Monarch and bronze colored figures of Hong Kong while under the control of England (King Edward). Original watercolor paper storage box and turned wood pedestal bases. No game board included. pieces range in size from 1.75" to 2.5" high. Selling as a set.
A LEAD FIGURAL CHESS SET WITH WOOD BOARDA lead figural chess set with wood board, 20th century Appears unmarked Comprising a chess set of thirty polychromed, cast lead Russian Imperial and French soldiers with their horses, housed within an inlaid box which dual functions as a board, along with an auxiliary burl inlaid wood board, 2 pieces Dimensions: Box: 14" H x 13.5" W x 2.25" D; board: 15" H x 15" W x 0.5" D
TWO CHESS SETS: THE FIRST, CHINESE AND THE OTHER, A VISTA ALEGRE CONTEMPORARY SETTWO CHESS SETS: THE FIRST, CHINESE AND THE OTHER, A VISTA ALEGRE CONTEMPORARY SET, the first set, with a folding case, the sides inlaid with mother of pearl scrolling flowers and foliage to the sides and the case inlaid with light and dark wood for squares, opening to reveal elasticated spots to hold the pieces, case measures: 20 x 10 in.; and a black and white Lucite set, opening to reveal Vista Alegre porcelain chess pieces, all pieces present for both sets (2)
A LATE VICTORIAN BURL WALNUT AND MAHOGANY GAMES COMPENDIUM A LATE VICTORIAN BURL WALNUT AND MAHOGANY GAMES COMPENDIUM
Mid-19th century, circa 1860
The games compendium possibly originally retailed by F.H. Ayres. The hinged lid opening to reveal a folding gilt tooled red and black Moroccan leather chess and backgammon board, before a bone inlaid cribbage board and various small bone dice above a part set of bone and ebony dominoes and a part set of seventeen matched natural and twelve ebony counters, a further card tray beneath containing three Bezique markers and two part sets of cards, the under section with six painted cast lead racing horse figures, two steeplechase jumps, and a mirrored water jump, together with a pair of turned wood dice shakers, the front of the box opening to reveal a fitted interior containing a thirty two piece natural wood and ebony chess set.
H 7½ x W 13½ x D 8½ inches
CHINESE EXPORT CHESS SET IN GILT AND LACQUERED CASEmid 19th century, chess set (complete) with folding lacquered and gilt wood playing board and 32 carved ivory pieces, white pieces in the form of European rulers and soldiers, red pieces in the form of Chinese rulers and soldiers, in square lacquered and gilt decorated wood case with hinged lid, 5-1/4 x 9-1/4 x 9-1/4 in.; together with a reproduction image of a Safavid manuscript printed on wood panel, 10-1/2 x 8-3/8 in.
Provenance: Private Bluffton, South Carolina Collection
Note: The chess set is accompanied by a letter from the original owner, a Dr. Ruschenberger of Philadelphia, dated Dec. 1894. Before declaring his intentions to gift the set to the recipient, a Dr. Moorehead of Philadelphia, he recounts: "While I was surgeon of the fleet of the East India Squadron on board of the U.S. Flag Ship Plymouth, I purchased in Canton a set of chess playing materials in 1849, under an idea, then in the far off future, they might help to divert some leisure hours of my present retirement days..."?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
surface dirt and accretion, chess pieces with a few scattered losses (primarily to pawns' weapons), three red pieces broken off but retained, case with scattered scratches, bumps, and small edge chips, some rubbing and losses to gilt decoration, bottom panel with large crack and separation, playing board with a few cracks and separations throughout; panel with some bumps and paint loss (especially at corners)
A Carved Ivory Chess Set and Game Board Box Consisting of sixteen chess pieces in carved polished ivory with pigments rubbed into the incised decorations and sixteen chess pieces in amber tinted carved ivory ranging in size from 5-1/4"H to 2-3/4"H contained in a wooden game board box with drawers on each side Oriental style brass handles hinged at the center for carrying. Overall apprx. 17-3/4" x 17-1/3" the perimeter of the top carved with dragon motif the sides geometric motif. Drawers lined with red flocked textile.
After Man Ray (1890-1976), Chess Set Comprising thirty-two wood chess pieces and a patinated brass chess board; pieces 2 1/4 to 3 1/2 in. Provenance: The Collection of Patti Cadby Birch.
AN AMBER CHESS SET, Baltic States, 20th century. Rectangular case with two lateral drawers, decorated throughout with mosaic-like inlaid honey-yellow amber and brown amber, respectively. The top doubles as a chess board. With 16 carved chess pieces of light amber and 16 carved pieces of dark amber, 2 spare pawns. One drawer handle is missing. In a box lined with light brown leather and paper, respectively. Large chess set ca. 42 x 42 cm. Height of the pieces ca. 7.6 - 12.5 cm.
Chess Set 20th century a painted and stained wooden chess set with a tile chess board and thiry-two pieces all unmarked; board 18 x 17.75 in.
A mid 19th century South German carved yew and limewood figural chess set the Kings possibly representing Charlemagne the knights as rearing horses the bishops wearing caps rooks with pointed pierced spires and the pawns as countrymen with broad rimmed hats carrying walking sticks and tied pouches together with the original boxwood box the sides finely carved with low relief flowers and foliage the sliding top chequer inset as the games board veneered with satin birch and burr yew within a chevron inlaid outer border 13.75in. square Kings 4.5in. Pawns 2.25in. Estimate ?2 000-4 000 For a very similar chess set in limewood see Christies South Kensington Lot 47 2nd May 2007 (part of the Dr. Jean-Claude Cholet collection of chess sets). Yew set: Pawns - four lack their walking sticks two of these also have chips to fronts of hats. Rooks - both have their pointed spires missing Knights - one with front leg missing one with head missing Bishops - each lack staves? they may have been carrying Queen - her left forearm missing Limewood set: Pawns - one missing at plinth and one detached from plinth at the ankles Rooks - one with tiny finial to pointed spire missing Knights - one with head and left front leg missing. Bishops - one missing and one with stave? he may have been carrying missing.. The chess board - some chevron inlay missing for approximately 3cm at two opposing corners. The box - all sides with some losses of fine low relief foliate carving although ten detached pieces are present. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?2 800
ITALFAMA ITALIAN CHESS AND CHECKERS SET 19 X 19 IN. (48.26 X 48.26 CM.)ITALFAMA ITALIAN CHESS AND CHECKERS SET, a modern chess set made by Italfama, with classically designed figures in goldtone metal and silvertone metal, complete, with marble inlaid box top/chess board; all pieces present Dimensions: 19 x 19 in. (48.26 x 48.26 cm.) Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
CONTEMPORARY BLACK AND WHITE BOXED CHESS SETBlack and White Boxed Chess Set , oblong box opens to playing board, stylized gaming pieces together with two various Tic-Tac-Toe sets, one with brass Xs and Os in a camel bone veneered box; the other with white Xs and Os on a wooden board
Chess Set Height of King 3.25 in. Box Height 2.25 in. Width 12.25 in. Depth 6.25 in.
Tic-Tac-Toe Sets Height 1.75in. Width 8.25 in. Depth 8.25 in. and Height .75 in Width 7 in. Depth 7 in.
Provenance: The Estate of Stephen Weinroth, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
EMPIRE CHESS SET 'WARRIORS OF THE GREAT STEPPE' 14 X 18 IN. (35.56 X 45.72 CM.)EMPIRE CHESS SET 'WARRIORS OF THE GREAT STEPPE', a modern chess set made by Empire, the pieces being represented by Kazakh warriors, painted in copper and gold (black pieces) and silver and black (white pieces). The accompanying literature states that 24 carat gold and silverplating are used in the set, the lid of which serves as the board, and that walnut is used in the construction of the box; all pieces present Dimensions: 14 x 18 in. (35.56 x 45.72 cm.) Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
An early 20th century Staunton type chess set
with stained ivory chess pieces, contained in a wood box with a black and white card chess board (qty)
CARVED IVORY CHESS SET WITH TABLE: Inlaid chess board top trimmed in quarter sawn oak. Long shaped legs with round lower shelf leg support. Comes with complete ivory chess set. 30'' h. x 16'' x 16''.CONDITION: Note minor damage to occasional piece.
A Los Castillo silvered metal brass and hardstone chess set circa 1970 circa 1970with mixed wood boardchest retains the firm's label height of chess board 3in (7.6cm); width of chess board 17 1/2in (44.4cm); height of tallest chess piece 3in (7.6cm)
Civil War Chess Set from the History Channel Club Wooden chess board lid measures approximately 14" and has the complete set of painted resin Civil War figure chess pieces, including Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis as the kings. Wooden box features a plaque reading: "THE HISTORY CHANNEL CLUB LIFE MEMBER". Square box measures approximately 15-1/4" in length and width. In overall good condition consistent with age and use.
(2) CARVED AND STAINED IVORY CHESS SETS Lot of (2) Late 19th c. Asian Carved Chess Sets, total of (64) pieces, incl: Figural carved (32) piece set, with painted faces, cream and black bases, probably Anglo-Indian, 2 1/4" to 5 1/4" high; and Chinese carved (32) piece set, in cream and red, 2 1/2" to 5" high. Chips, a few missing lids, some pieces need re-gluing.
NOVELTY CANE. 39" long with large 9" portion containing a chess set. The chess board is paper and rolls into a tube in which the 32 chess pieces are inserted. The screw top is lined with book end paper in a marble pattern. CONDITION: Stone overlay on the end is about half missing. Chess pieces are intact although some have grain cracks. Minor scuffs on the leather covering on the container portion and top wooden cover. 4-51283 X41 (800-1,200)
A POSSIBLY INDIAN TURNED BONE CHESS SET, the King 2 3/4" high in pine box with Abbey Sports Goods chess label, together with a further turned and carved bone chess set in a cedar box (2)
Austin Cox chess set by Alcoa 1966 solid aluminum chess pieces in a wall-mountable walnut box with clear blue Plexiglas sliding door with the matching chess board with original blue felt and aluminum exterior chess pieces with stamped marks and date storage box: 18''w x 5.5''h board: 19'' x 19'' very good original condition
Property from the Estate of Michael and Michelle Ertzan A patinated metal chess set 1960stogether with a repouss metal folding boardheights of chess pieces from 7 to 10in; chess board 39 1/2in x 40in
Ivory Chess Set w/carrying case Chinese chess board set with game board carrying case and ivory carved chess pieces. Velvet lined interior case. Minor loss on stained ivory; king and rook pagoda. Minor loss on white ivory rook pagoda. Set measures from 1.25"-2.5" high. Selling as a set.
A pieced and tinted ivory chess set
20th Century
Carved in an export style with tiny layered puzzle balls forming part of the base to each chess piece; the tops of the hinged wood storage box finished for use as a playing board.
3 1/8 to 5 3/4in (8 to 14.5cm) height of chess pieces
MAN RAY CHESS SET 1945-47MAN RAY CHESS SET 1945-47, complete Man Ray Chess Set 1945-47, red and gold anodized aluminum (32)
CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER-CASED CHESS SET THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY BOARD HEIGHT WHEN FOLDED HEIGHT 4". LENGTH 22.25". WIDTH 11". WHITE KING IS TALLEST AT 7.5” TALL. PAWNS ARE 3.5” TALL.CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER-CASED CHESS SET, Third Quarter of the 19th Century, Folding case, mostly black and gilt lacquer, with a chess board on exterior and a backgammon board on interior. Complete with highly detailed carved ivory game pieces, each figure on a puzzle ball (a sphere containing a free-floating sphere) raised on a turned foot. Dimensions: Board height when folded height 4". Length 22.25". Width 11". White king is tallest at 7.5" tall. Pawns are 3.5" tall.
Wooden Staunton style chess set king 2.5" and a wooden draughts set , diameter 1.5" and a collection of 14 various bone chess pieces and a leather chess board
Chinese export games table, chess set: drop leaves, one compartmented drawer, stretcher base with shell and hairy paw feet, top with square section lifted by peg, recessed backgammon area, verso of square is chessboard, black lacquer with gilt decoration of scholars and attendants, buildings, fenced gardens, border of dragons with pearls, 19th century, 30-1/2 x 36-1/2 x 22-1/4 in. with leaves open, surface with cracking and losses to lacquer, heavy wear to gilt on top, chips, molding/skirt at proper right leg off but present ; with Chinese export ivory chess set, complete set of 32 natural and red-dyed carved pieces, figures of emperors, empresses, court officials, elephants, mounted horsemen, foot soldiers, on oval bases, 19th century, 1-3/4 in. to 4-1/8 in., 12 pawns (four red, eight white) lacking halberds, red rook lacking mahout, red queen with separation verso .
Chess Set Chess Set. Vintage carved wood chess set with cardboard and paper board. Set is complete, this lot also includes a checkers board. Includes a box for chess pieces. Tallest pieces are approximately 2 _î. Light wear on box edges, board has wear at center crease and light water damage to one corner, pieces are in very good condition.
Austin Enterprises Aluminium Chess Set, An aluminum chess set designed by Austin Cox for Austin Enterprises in 1962, the set is contained and displayed in a wall mountable walnut case with a blue acrylic slide cover, including original aluminum sided felt topped chess board, 19-1/4" square board, pieces range from 4" to 4-7/8", white line on board, all pieces here, walnut case has water stains, scratches to blue acrylic slide
(3) CHESS SETS (1) POKER CHIP CONTAINERIncluding: a traditional style weighted black and yellow wooden chess set the tallest piece: 6.75'' H in a maroon leather case brass fittings with silver satin and red velvet finish 20'' H x 27'' L x 3.5'' D a traditional style black and yellow weighted chess set 4.25'' H in a red kid leather case with silver satin and red velvet finish brass fittings 15'' H x 22'' W '' x 2.5'' D a traditional style yellow with brown stripes and yellow with black stripes weighted wooden chess set 4.25'' H hand crafted Michael Schermann three tiered wooden chess board 27.5'' W x 27.5'' L red white and blue poker chips contained in four removable wooden trays each tray containing 108 plastic chips in a faux alligator metal fittings case 8'' H x 15'' L x 3'' D. Private collection Metamora Mi.
(3) Boxes of Traveling Chess ArticlesTo include a small magnetic chess board on pedestal base with magnetic men a peg form German boxed chess set and a box of carved wood average size chess men. Largest board measures 5'' Sq. Circa 20th century. Private collection St. Clair Shores MI.
LLADRO MEDIEVAL CHESS SET Lladro Medieval chess set, having porcelain pieces painted in pale blues, pinks, and cream, modeled by Juan Ignacio Aliena, depicting a battle between Europe and the Moores of Spain and North Africa, with a wooden chess board having fitted drawers to store the pieces. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Joel A. Katz, Atlanta, Georgia. Board Approx. sq. 22", d. 8.25".
DAVID KRACOV, LIMITED ED. DISNEY CHESS SET, 1/25 Walt Disney Limited edition Black and White vs Color themed chess set created by David Kracov (Switzerland b. 1968), incorporating clay characters on a black and white board, signed to underside of most characters, signed and numbered 1/25 to corner of chess board, and accompanied by acrylic display box. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Joel A. Katz, Atlanta, Georgia. Server approx. h. 5.5", dia. 4.75".
A collection of chess related items including two inlaid wooden chess boards, travelling chess set, two chess clocks, various books related to chess, etc together with a backgammon board in the form of a book with green leather binding, etc
Four Cased Game Sets, two wooden chess sets, one with board, one backgammon set, and one glass chess set.
CHESS SETChess Set. Vintage carved wood chess set with cardboard and paper board. Set is complete, this lot also includes a checkers board. Includes a box for chess pieces. Tallest pieces are approximately 2 _î. Light wear on box edges, board has wear at center crease and light water damage to one corner, pieces are in very good condition.
STUDIO ANNE CARLTON CHESS SET"A Midsummer Night's Dream" themed chess set by renowned chess maker SAC. Complete and as new. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
CONTEMPORARY WALNUT AND PARQUETRY CHESS SET BOX 9 1/2 X 12 1/2 X 11 1/2 IN. (241.3 X 31.8 X 29.2 CM.)CONTEMPORARY WALNUT AND PARQUETRY CHESS SET BOX, the domed hinged rectangular box on bun feet and enclosing two removable trays with chess pieces Dimensions: 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (241.3 x 31.8 x 29.2 cm.)